WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release and letter: This week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) determined the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Thrifty Food Plan must get authorization on a proposed price increase through Congress before it can take effect. This decision comes after U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to GAO last year urging the plan to be ruled under the Congressional Review Act. "I applau more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2022: Congresswomen Deborah Ross (D-NC) and Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Unleashing American Innovators Act, critical legislation that will address disparities in the U.S. patent system and expand access to patents for underrepresented communities. Participation in the U.S. patent system lacks diversity, hindering American innovation and competitiveness. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Off more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida), today sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas seeking information on how the department plans to secure the border against terrorist infiltration in light of the assassination of al-Qaeda leader  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: This week, the U.S. Senate passed three law enforcement bills supported by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC). The Strong Communities Act, Invest to Protect Act of 2022, and the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act passed by unanimous consent. All three bills now head to the House for a vote. "Our brave law enforcement officers deserve the best tools, equipment, and training to do their jobs effecti more PR